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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For retailers primarily targeting Gen Z and millennial consumers which now make up over 40% of the population applying gen AI in the research phase of the purchase journey is a good place to focus attention. Price has been a top driver for many consumers for decades.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Coldwater Creek has completed its purchase of Soft Surroundings , a women’s clothing and accessories retailer that filed for bankruptcy protection in September 2023. “Returns are a major focus for our brands,” said David Walde, CEO at Coldwater Creek and Soft Surroundings in a statement. .

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

It all adds up to a nasty bite to the pocketbook of consumers everywhere who are looking to shower one of the worlds favourite romantic gifts on their loved ones. per cent, a return to more normal historical trends after a 5.6 Consumer confidence is weak and getting worse. per cent compared with the same month a year ago.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Lockdowns, store closures, and increased online shopping were all part of the ‘new normal’ for consumers and retailers during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. But it seems we may have finally seen the end of movement and retail restrictions – and the return of in-store shopping. And have a higher return rate.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Another highlight is the return of the Fashion Forecourt, a fashion-centric social and hospitality destination located outside the Royal Exhibition Building on Museum Plaza. Now in its 29th year, the festival is run by a not-for-profit organisation with a consumer model and is open for everyone to attend.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. The auction-based website is now available to consumers in Arizona.

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MAY 2, 2021

million in JobKeeper funds received last year, Premier Investments has now deemed it appropriate to return the money to the ATO on the grounds it was never used. But now that macro-economic trading conditions have stabilised, the business is comfortable returning the handout – though there is no legal requirement for it do so.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

billion in gross merchandise volume (total spend before fees, discounts and returns) up from $4.5 Category growth on Amazon Roy Morgan Research in 2024 showed that the most popular categories on Amazon Australia are books, small electronics goods, clothing, and computers and accessories. billion in the prior year.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Fashion model Elle Macpherson will return to the catwalk at the Melbourne Fashion Festival for the first time in 16 years, in conjunction with PayPal. The post Elle Macpherson to return to the catwalk for Melbourne Fashion Festival appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ksubi’s return to operating stand-alone stores in Australia has been a long time coming. Direct-to-consumer sales continue to be the strongest part of Ksubi’s business, and with former General Pants CEO Craig King at the helm since February 2019, the business is well-positioned to invest in retail space in Australia.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Under IMG’s leadership since 2005, AFW has elevated resort collections, showcased Indigenous designers and initiated a consumer-integrated model. The emergence of consumer-facing fashion events including PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival and Melbourne Fashion Week has led some to question the relevance of a closed industry-only event.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Today’s consumers are craving a truly unique shopping experience. We are only at the beginning, and as brands begin to scale their AI utilisation, its full spectrum of benefits for consumers and retailers alike will be uncovered. And how will it shape the way we shop? And one of the foremost concerns is security.

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Woolworth Holdings’ sale of the David Jones department-store business has cleared the way for the brands of its Country Road Group division to return to the shelves of Myer. The post Country Road brands to return to Myer after David Jones separation appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Justice has returned as an online-only retailer with the launch of its new ecommerce site, ShopJustice.com. The new Justice website has launched with an assortment of apparel and accessory products, and the company said it plans to grow its offerings in advance of back-to-school season. ”

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AUGUST 29, 2023

per cent in the June financial year driven by soft consumer demand in all markets. Phil Ryan, CEO and MD of City Chic, said: “We have exited FY23 with a materially improved inventory position and have a clear strategy in place to return the business to profitability based on getting back to what we are good at.”

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APRIL 9, 2025

That selection, combined with the speed and convenience of its vanguard Prime membership program, has produced a gravitational pull that consumers and brands have found hard to resist. However, delivery, returns, exchanges and customer service will all still be managed by the brand itself. Maybe a geometric design, minimalist piece.

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MAY 30, 2023

Asos recently launched its first ever rental edit with UK-based rental marketplace, Hirestreet, as the struggling online fashion retailer attempts to stem its losses amid a decrease in consumer spending. An important move As a way to attract more cost-conscious consumers, Asos’ deal with Hirestreet makes a lot of sense.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Grosvenor has announced that British fashion retailer, AllSaints , has returned to Liverpool ONE, launching a pop-up on Peter’s Lane. The return of the leading fashion brand underlines Liverpool ONE’s commitment to responding to consumer demand, and curating an ever-evolving and relevant line-up of retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

“We are thrilled to partner with Claire’s to expand our jewelry and accessories assortment and give our customers even more ways to own their style,” said Stephen Moore, SVP of Merchandising at Macy’s in a statement. just in time for the holidays.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

New data from Amazon portrays recent shifts in consumer behavior through the lens of the top-selling products on the platform. Compared to this same time last year, consumers are entertaining more, traveling more and dressing up — although they are not forgoing the sweatpants altogether.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The new location features a bold storefront, expanded footwear and accessory selections and an emphasis on sustainability and dynamic digital fixtures. It’s been designed with a streamlined approach to store layout to offer an intuitive shopping journey that encourages discovery and easy navigation.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Sussan Group, the retail collective behind women’s fashion brands Sportsgirl, Sussan and Suzanne Grae, is incorporating “responsible fibres” into its supply chain and investing in futuristic pilot projects, such as making a compostable T-shirt, as it looks to increase consumer awareness of its sustainability initiatives.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The annual Retail Monitor survey from the Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit of Monash Business School found that customers preferred online shopping due to product availability, promotions, product ranges and sales.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today. Michael Buckley, True Religion’s president from 2006 to 2010 and its CEO as of 2019, has previously stated, “This consumer wants a deal.

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JUNE 20, 2021

Eschewing trends, the company has grown by expanding into complementary categories, such as homewares and kids’ clothing, and diversifying its business model across wholesale, direct-to-consumer and licensing. Because of this, Walker believes the company has failed to adapt its offering to the next generation of consumers.

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Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2023

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Odd Muse, the independent ‘investment fashion’ label, has returned to The Yards , Covent Garden for its second pop-up, following its highly successful debut bricks-and-mortar experience at the destination last month.

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JANUARY 10, 2022

Clothing, footwear and personal accessories led the way in sales during the month as Australians increasingly want to return to living life outside of their homes. Retail spending rose 5.8 This is, obviously, quite different to what the industry is facing currently.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2025

The e-commerce industry has experienced rapid growth and transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and global market shifts. With smartphones and tablets becoming integral parts of daily life, consumers are increasingly shopping on the go.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

customers return any Timberland footwear, apparel or accessory to a Timberland store to either be repaired or refurbished. Either way, the consumer and product journey goes on, and we continue to move the world forward, together.”. that lets shoppers send apparel, shoes and accessories in exchange for shopping credit.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

the former New York City flagship will become a drop-off site for returning items. On March 27, Rent the Runway laid off its entire retail staff during a Zoom call, offering no assurance that the jobs would return, according to a report in The Verge. “We We have no visibility into when or if we will be able to reopen our stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

Two new entrants into the world of resale, Carhartt and Hanna Andersson , serve very different consumer segments, but both are highlighting the same brand attribute with their resale programs — their products’ durability. The program will gather inventory from consumer trade-ins, customer returns and imperfect inventory.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

Tall order Tailoring clothes for taller females and catering for a gap in the market alongside the average female consumer demographic has further solidified the brands place in a competitive clothing market. Theyve really enjoyed being able to try stuff on and not have to return it.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Recently, Nike returned to Super Bowl advertising for the first time in 27 years with a 90-second spot that featured only female Nike endorsers, including WNBA players Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu and Aja Wilson, as well as gymnast Jordan Chiles, sprinter ShaCarri Richardson and tennis player Aryna Sabalenka.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Outlet Shopping at The O 2 , which is owned and operated by AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has announced a trio of retail additions to its lineup, including returning favourite, Clarks, British footwear brand, Soletrader, and a London outlet debut for contemporary bedding brand, Bedeck.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The themed quarterly drops are aimed at “fostering self-expression” among its core Gen Z demographic with a variety of curated jewelry and accessories in each one. However, the brand has yet to return to profitability despite its growth. Claire’s reported a net loss of $144.3 million in Q2 2021 on revenue of $356 million.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2021

Ralph & Russo is known for its ready-to-wear items, leather goods, accessories and sunglasses. The couture label was hit hard by pandemic-induced cutbacks in consumer spending and entered administration in March 2021. REV is open to multiple paths when it comes to returning its brands to profitability.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. How to Take Consumer Engagement and LTV to New Levels. Listen to the session on demand. Listen to the session on demand.

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